Victim Location 53048
Type of a scam Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes
I was contacted by a "family member" on facebook saying that they had seen my name on a list of beneficiaries on the WCAB website and that I won $150,000. She then asked me if I had been contacted by the claim agent and I said I hadn’t so she gave me her facebook profile and told me to contact her, "Donna Evans". She asked for the following information: Address, City, State, DOB, Occupation, Monthly income, Own house/rent apartment. I sent that information then she asked for a snapshot of my driver’s license which is when I started to get suspicious and looked this up to see if it was a scam.
Victim Location 52402
Type of a scam Government Grant
Was told for a "fee" of $1000 I would be getting $200,000 cash from government workers compensation appeals board. First heard from an actual friend if mine who referred me to Facebook link
Victim Location 71360
Type of a scam Government Grant
I am actually suspecting that a friend of mine has had her Facebook account hacked by someone who messaged me on Facebook. This person told me I could win some grant money from Workers Compensation Appeals Board. To win the money, I have to contact Christy R. Walton on her Facebook page. I did that and messaged Christy, who messaged me back. She told me that I could win some money. The Workers Compensation Appeals Board has grant money for an "Empowerment Program", but I have to provide them with information first. 2 years ago, I was injured at work, and ended up having to have bilateral total hip replacements. So, at first, I thought this might be legit. But when people start asking for info on Facebook, then I start "smelling a rat".